Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Buff 09 Salicylic Acid 5 mg/g Cream, 1 applicator
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Salicylic acid and derivatives class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
- It's designed to treat acne. Salicylic acid helps by loosening and removing dead skin cells that clog pores — the buildup that leads to breakouts. The multi-step system on this lab...
- What is this salicylic acid product actually supposed to do for my skin?
- Some mild tingling, stinging, and peeling is actually expected — that's the salicylic acid doing its job by clearing away dead skin cells. But if the burning or peeling feels exces...
- My skin feels like it's burning and peeling. Is that normal?
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
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A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps prevent the active ingredients from degrading when exposed to oxygen or light.
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Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a white crystalline powder. It serves as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of other ingredients and may also function as a preservative in the formulation.
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Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
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A silicone-based polymer made from polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol chains. It works as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping mix water and oil ingredients together and improving the texture and spreadability of creams, lotions, and other topical products.
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Boron nitride is a synthetic mineral compound. It acts as a glidant and anti-caking agent to improve powder flow and prevent clumping in tablets and capsules.
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Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
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A synthetic fatty acid ester derived from plant oils and lactic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and solvent to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the medicine dissolves or spreads in the body.
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Cetyl lactate is a waxy compound made from lactic acid and cetyl alcohol. It works as an emulsifier and thickener to help mix oil and water ingredients and give the medicine the right texture.
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A silicone-based ingredient that helps oil and water mix together in formulations. It works as an emulsifier to create smooth, stable textures in topical medicines and creams.
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Chamomile is a plant extract used in medications as a flavoring agent and for its mild soothing properties in formulations. It helps improve taste and aroma of the medicine.
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A compound derived from coconut oil that acts as a conditioning agent and surfactant. It helps stabilize and thicken liquid formulations while reducing static and improving texture in topical products.
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Cyclomethicone is a silicone-based fluid that acts as a lubricant and solvent in medicines. It helps products flow smoothly, reduces friction between particles, and aids in even distribution of active ingredients.
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A silicone-based liquid that helps distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products. It acts as a solvent and emollient, allowing medicines to spread smoothly on skin while improving texture and absorption.
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Cyclohexasiloxane is a silicon-based liquid that acts as a solvent and conditioning agent in medicines. It helps dissolve or carry other ingredients and improves how the product spreads or feels on the skin.
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Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
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A silicone-based polymer that forms soft, spongy particles. Used as a texture modifier and suspending agent to improve how the product feels and flows, and to help keep ingredients evenly distributed throughout the formulation.
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Farnesol is a natural fragrant compound found in plants. It's used in medicines as a preservative and flavoring agent to improve taste and help prevent microbial growth.
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A dark iron compound that gives medicine its color. Used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the medication and make it visually distinctive.
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Kaolin is a naturally occurring clay mineral. It's used in tablets and capsules as a filler and absorbent to add bulk, improve texture, and help bind ingredients together.
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Magnesium sulfate is a mineral salt that acts as an osmotic agent in medications. It draws water into the intestines to soften stool or is used as a filler and processing aid in some solid dosage forms.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Pantothenic acid is a B vitamin used in some formulations as a nutritional supplement or to support stability. It may also serve as a buffer or pH adjuster in the medicine.
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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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A synthetic plastic polymer used as a film-coating material on tablets and capsules. It helps protect the medicine, control how fast it dissolves, and improve appearance by creating a smooth, glossy outer layer.
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Propylene carbonate is a clear liquid solvent derived from propylene. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients in liquid medicines and can improve how well the product flows and mixes.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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A clay-based ingredient used as a suspending agent and thickener in liquid medicines. It helps keep solid particles evenly distributed throughout the product so the medication mixes properly when shaken.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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A silicone-based compound that acts as a glidant and flow agent in solid medications. It reduces friction between powder particles, helping the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet compression.
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A silicone-based polymer that reduces surface tension and improves how liquid medicines spread and are absorbed. It acts as a wetting agent and surfactant in topical formulations.
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A synthetic plastic polymer that helps form a protective film coating on the medicine. It's used as a binder and film-former to hold the tablet or capsule together and control how quickly the drug dissolves.
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A fat-soluble form of vitamin A used as a colorant and nutritional fortification ingredient. It gives products a yellow or orange tint and increases vitamin A content in the formula.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Proactiv Plus Complexion Perfecting Hydrator .5 g/100mL 11410-0023-00 | Alchemee, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Advanced Clarifying Masque 5 mg/mL 15751-3020-02 | Eminence | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Sleeping Mask 5 mg/mL 69840-0008-08 | Yes | 4 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Light 10 5 mg/g 69968-0805-01 | Kenvue | 1 applicator | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Fair 05 5 mg/g 69968-0810-01 | Kenvue | 1 applicator | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Buff 09 5 mg/gthis 69968-0811-01 | Kenvue | 1 applicator | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Medium 15 5 mg/g 69968-0812-01 | Kenvue | 1 applicator | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Fighting Foundation Caramel 5 mg/mL 70412-0435-01 | Zhejiang | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| b pure Blemish Concealer for Acne Prone Skin Nude 5 mg/g 80684-0108-00 | Fourstar | 1.4 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| b pure Blemish Concealer for Acne Prone Skin Fair 5 mg/g 80684-0109-00 | Fourstar | 1.4 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CLARIFAST One Step Acne Treatment 5 mg/mL 82908-0358-00 | VIREO | 81.33 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SOS Rituals Glow Away Blemish Spot Treatment 5 mg/g 85179-0007-00 | I | 14.5 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Treatment 5 mg/g 67234-0007-01 | Natureplex, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena deep clean purifying cooling gel scrub 5 mg/g 69968-0740-04 | Kenvue | 119 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Drs. ACNE CLEAR 5 mg/g 80489-0300-01 | OL | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69968-0811-01 You're viewing this | 1.4 APPLICATOR in 1 BLISTER PACK (69968-0811-1) / 1.4 g in 1 APPLICATOR | 2023-12-22 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use For the treatment of acne.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • cleanse skin thoroughly before applying this product. • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only. When using this product • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. • if eye contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other Information Store at room temperature.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Salicylic Acid 0.5%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients water, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, kaolin, cyclomethicone, VP/hexadecene copolymer, synthetic Wax, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, trisiloxane, BIS-PEG/PPG-14/14 dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane, butylene Glycol, silica, phenoxyethanol, boron nitride, polysilicone-11, quatermium-90 bentonite, sodium chloride, magnesium sulfate, propylene glycol, methylparaben, farnesol, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, propylene carbonate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, propylparaben, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, polymethyl methacrylate, tocopheryl acetate, cocamidopropyl PG-dimoniium chloride phospate, cetyl lactate, C12-15 alkyl lactate, benzalkonium chloride, retinyl palmitate, pantothenic acid, ascorbic Acid May Contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne medication